G♭ Major Scale
The G♭ Major scale contains the notes G♭, A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, F. Its key signature has 6♭.
G♭ Major scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of G♭ Major
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G♭ | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | A♭ | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | B♭ | Mediant | M3 |
| 4 | C♭ | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | D♭ | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | E♭ | Submediant | M6 |
| 7 | F | Leading Tone | M7 |
Chords in the key of G♭ Major
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the G♭ Major scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in G♭ Major
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| I – IV – V – I | G♭ – C♭ – D♭ – G♭ |
| I – V – vi – IV | G♭ – D♭ – E♭m – C♭ |
| ii – V – I | A♭m – D♭ – G♭ |
| I – vi – IV – V | G♭ – E♭m – C♭ – D♭ |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the G♭ Major scale?
The G♭ Major scale consists of the notes G♭, A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, F.
How many sharps or flats does G♭ Major have?
The key signature of G♭ Major has 6♭.
What is the relative key of G♭ Major?
The relative key of G♭ Major is E♭ Minor — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of G♭ Major?
The diatonic chords in the key of G♭ Major are G♭, A♭m, B♭m, C♭, D♭, E♭m, Fdim.
